Category Archives: Software

To Find Out Version of LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) Via the Command Line

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Joel Marcey

I am running a LAMP server on Slicehost. I always have to look up how to determine the version of each component of the LAMP server I am running. I am using Ubuntu Linux 8.04.4 (Hardy). In my case, here … Continue reading →

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Announcing the Launch of Programming Classroom

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Joel Marcey

So, I finally did it. My company Twin Roots has launched an actual product. Well, not a product exactly; more like a service. Along with my outside partner in crime, Rex Jaeschke, we planned a website where we are providing … Continue reading →

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Why Backblaze Is My Choice For Online Backup Provider

Posted on April 18, 2009 by Joel Marcey

I chose Backblaze as my online backup service provider for one year (possibly, longer). It was actually a tough choice. I was weighing many options. Do I just go with the well-known leaders (by customer base), such as Mozy or … Continue reading →

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Choosing an Online Backup Service – Revisited

Posted on March 28, 2009 by Joel Marcey

[Update 3: After tweeting Backblaze about me not being able to use their service because of no Mac support -- I get a reply inviting me to their private beta. Thanks Backblaze! But now my decision is that much harder … Continue reading →

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Choosing a Windows Web Host Is Difficult – It’s A Jungle Out There

Posted on March 6, 2009 by Joel Marcey

UPDATE: I added 2 more hosts to my short list A friend of mine is looking for a host for his website. His website is old school, with a bit of original ASP and, now, SQL Server 2005 (it was….gasp….SQL … Continue reading →

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Mac Personal Finance Software: iBank Wins, Moneywell Has Promise, Who Knows About Quicken Financial Life

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Joel Marcey

iBank will be my Mac financial application, as imperfect as it may be. But it is by far the best and most complete financial software package out there for my needs (and if you include iBiz, it would match Microsoft Money in most, if not all, facets). I will wait and see what happens with Moneywell, and I am intrigued by the upcoming release Quicken Financial Life (although I am disappointed I cannot be a part of the beta). Continue reading →

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Gmail Accounts and the Mysterious Dot Caper

Posted on December 19, 2008 by Joel Marcey

GMail treats dots (.) in accounts specially for some reason. Here is my story. Continue reading →

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In Search of Good Mac OS X Software for my Apple MacBook Pro

Posted on December 15, 2008 by Joel Marcey

Please help me choose a good financial software package, blogging software program and anti-virus program for my Mac. Continue reading →

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